Italy vs Argentina: Euro 2020 Champions, Italy go head-to-head against Copa America champs, Argentina in a one-off Finalissima clash on Wednesday.
Match Details:
Teams: Italy vs Argentina
Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
Date: Thursday 2nd June, 2022
Time: 12:15 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
Italy come into this after a 3-2 win over Turkey in a friendly match in March earlier this year.
This after Italy suffered heartbreak with a 1-0 loss to North Macedonia in the WC Qualifiers, which saw them miss out on yet another WC Appearance.
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The Azzurri have now missed successive World Cup’s and after doing all the effort to reach this far, will be gutted to not see themselves in Qatar.
However, this match is a chance to remind one and all of the might Italy possess despite recent events.
On the other hand, Argentina secured qualification for the WC from the CONMEBOL qualifiers as they finished 2nd with 39 points.
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A 1-1 draw on the final day against Ecuador did not have an effect on the qualification hopes but kept their unbeaten streak alive.
Goals from Alvarez and Valencia for either side ensured a point a piece.
Argentina is undefeated since 2019 and are on a 31- match unbeaten streak. The Finalissima awaits as La Albiceleste eye yet another piece of silverware.
Both these sides last met in a friendly clash way back in March 2018 where Argentina won 2-0 through goals from Banega and Lanzini.
Form Guide
Italy: WLDDW
Argentina: DWWWD
Last Matches of both teams:
Turkey 2-3 Italy
Ecuador 1-1 Argentina
Today: All smiles
Tomorrow: Italy vs. Argentina in the Finalissima ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/lmJjpUNOqq
— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 31, 2022
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Italy vs Argentina in India?
The match is live streamed on Sony LIV, Jio TV App; while the broadcast is on Sony TEN 2.
Team News
Neither side has any injury concerns ahead of this final clash with a fit squad available.
Italy possible 11:
Donnarumma, Di Lorenzo, Chiellini, Bonucci, Emerson, Barella, Jorginho, Pessina, Bernardeschi, Belotti and Insigne
Argentina are unbeaten since 2019! 💪🏻 🇦🇷
Can they continue this run tonight 🤔#Argentina #Finalissima2022 #WembleyStadium #Messi pic.twitter.com/WzoFNAxzcV
— Sportskeeda Football (@skworldfootball) June 1, 2022
Argentina possible 11:
Martinez, Acuna, Otamendi, Romero, Foyth, Lo Celso, Rodriguez, De Paul, Messi, Martinez and Di Maria
Prediction: Italy 1-2 Argentina
We expect a competitive clash at Wembley when the two teams come up with a strong attacking range from either side.
However, Italy will miss services of Chiesa; who was vital to their success and Argentina could capitalize on the same.
Hence, we see the South American side nicking this one by the odd goal.
Players to watch out for: Jorginho, Insigne, Messi and Martinez.
